Elden Ring Nightreign: Enhanced Sentient Pest Release Date Revealed

We now know the release date for the enhanced version of the Sentient Pest boss, Gnolster, for Elden Ring Nightreign.

An enhanced version of the Sentient Pest is arriving to Elden Ring Nightreign (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Elden Ring Nightreign is not taking its foot off the accelerator. Nearly a month after its release, the game continues to receive new content and updates. One such trend is the addition of enhanced versions of already existing boss fights, which can even test the mettle of veterans of the Souls genre.

Darkdrift Knight, Gaping Jaw, and Sentient Pest were the first in the long list of bosses that would receive enhanced versions. Elden Ring previously announced an enhanced version of the Darkdrift Knight. This time, the focus has turned toward the Sentient Pest. Here is everything to know about the Enhanced Sentient Pest in Elden Ring Nightreign, including its release date and other details.

When Is Enhanced Sentient Pest Coming to Elden Ring Nightreign?

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The Everdark Sovereign version of the Sentient Pest will land in Limveld on July 3, 2025 at 03:00 CEST | 18:00 PDT (2/7) | 10:00 JST. pic.twitter.com/NB81SBcklg
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The developers have made various announcements throughout the official media handles of the game regarding the enhanced version of this fight. You can fight this boss starting from July 2, 2025 at 6:00 P.M PDT.

Like the previous enhanced boss fights, this boss will replace the original Sentient Pest boss. However, not everyone will be able to access this fight immediately upon release. First, you must have defeated the original version of this boss to unlock the enhanced variant. Afterward, you can select the enhanced version of this boss from the expedition list.

What’s New With Enhanced Sentient Pest?

The enhanced version of this boss fight seems like it will challenge even the most balanced and coordinated teams. Although there is no official information regarding the full scope of the encounter, many players have already combed through the game’s data to uncover details about the fight.

Normally, you would only have two enemies to focus on during the original boss battle. However, several videos circulating online suggest that this has now been increased to three in the enhanced version. As a result, attempting this fight solo or with a duo will be even more difficult than before.

You will likely want a combination of ranged attackers like Recluse and Ironeye, paired with melee units to draw aggression, such as Duchess, Guardian, and Wylder.